Aus IrlandLebt in Lisbon, Portugal (11:53 UTC-05:00)
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italki-Lehrkraft seit 25. Feb 2023
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Fáilte!
Is mise Sorcha. Here are a few things you might like to know about me:
-From county Donegal, Ireland
-Irish language translator
-TEFL certified language teacher
-Gaeilge enthusiast
-Lover of sea swimming, sunshine, Irish trad music, reading, learning languages, exploring new places and meeting new people
Ich als Lehrkraft
Qualified linguist and teacher with a relaxed and friendly but effective approach to teaching.
Since graduating from NUI Galway with a BA in International Languages and completing the TEFL course, I found my passion for sharing cultures and ways of life with people internationally. I am delighted to play a small part in the encouragement of the revitalisation and preservation of the unique language of Irish.
Teaching languages is such a rewarding role where I can really see my students improve daily and see their hard work pay off as they become more confident with their language abilities in their everyday lives.
Meine Stunden und mein Unterrichtsstil
I design and produce lesson plans for all levels of Irish, adapting the pace and materials of my lessons to my student's interests, needs and goals to keep students engaged and motivated. Although I teach with specific targets for each lesson, I keep an open mind to developing conversation and topics of interest throughout.
Sorcha is a friendly , knowledgeable and encouraging teacher. As an adult learner , one of my biggest issues is with actually speaking the Irish that I do have . Sorcha politely prompts me to go back to Gaeilge when I slip back into using English. When I make mistakes , Sorcha will gently inform me of the correct structure that I should have used , without making me feel like a fool. It’s a skill that not all teachers have and along with simple , constructive lesson plans and some homework , makes Sorcha a great choice no matter what level your Irish is at. I’d recommend Sorcha as a teacher and I’m sure she’ll help you with your language journey , on top of that you’ll have met a genuinely nice person , it’s a win win really !
12. Apr. 2023
Dave
99 Gälisch (Irisch) Unterrichtsstunden
First conversation after a three-week break for Christmas and the New Year. Sorcha eased me into it gently and the conversation began to flow naturally quite quickly. I still make basic errors but it is nonetheless very clear that a lot of progress has been made over the months. I recognise that I still have a lot to learn but am very grateful to be a student of such a capable teacher as is Sorcha.
8. Jan. 2026
Molly
70 Gälisch (Irisch) Unterrichtsstunden
Sarah is an absolutely wonderful teacher to practice conversation in Irish with! I have been practicing with her for a long time, and I highly recommend her.
22. Dez. 2025
Molly
70 Gälisch (Irisch) Unterrichtsstunden
I've been doing Irish conversation practice weekly with Sarah for a few years now, and I always enjoy the hour with her immensely!
12. Jan. 2026
Molly
70 Gälisch (Irisch) Unterrichtsstunden
Great conversation practice in Irish with Sarah, as always!
5. Jan. 2026
Dave
99 Gälisch (Irisch) Unterrichtsstunden
Another excellent lesson - this year has flown past and it is amazing to me that I have made as much progress in Gaeilge as I have. Sorcha has been instrumental in guiding me through the intricacies of the language in a highly approachable way. No matter how many times I mispronounce a word, she gently and patiently corrects me only for me to do it again in the next sentence or paragraph. Awesome teacher. Go raibh mile maith agat, a Shorcha.